Product comparison · 2 soundbar speakers

Samsung HW-J651 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels vs Samsung HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels

33specifications compared
17differ
16identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

Audio output channels
- HW-J651 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:4.1 channels
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:9.1 channels
RMS rated power
- HW-J651 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:320 W
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:350 W
Audio decoders
- HW-J651 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:Dolby Digital 5.1
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1
Power consumption (standby)
- HW-J651 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:0.45 W
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:0.3 W
Width
- HW-J651 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:1060 mm
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:1450 mm
Depth
- HW-J651 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:71.5 mm
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:185 mm
Height
- HW-J651 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:51 mm
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:60 mm
Soundbar weight
- HW-J651 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels:2.4 kg
- HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels:5 kg

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Comparison of HW-J651, HW-J8501
43 specifications	A Samsung HW-J651 soundbar speaker Silver 4.1 channels Model HW-J651 View product	B Samsung HW-J8501 soundbar speaker Silver 9.1 channels Model HW-J8501 View product
Audio3 differ
Audio output channelsDiffers	4.1 channels	9.1 channels
RMS rated powerDiffers	320 W	350 W
Audio decodersDiffers	Dolby Digital 5.1	DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Subwooferidentical
Subwoofer included	Yes	Yes
Subwoofer connectivity	Wireless	Wireless
Subwoofer typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Active subwoofer
Bass reflex	Yes	Yes
Featuresidentical
Product colour	Silver	Silver
FM radioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio formats supported	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA	AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC)	Anynet+	Anynet+
Night mode	Yes	Yes
Wall mountableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
3DKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless	Wired & Wireless
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantity	2	2
HDMI in	1	1
Number of HDMI outputs	1	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Digital audio optical in	1	1
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)	43 W	43 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.45 W	0.3 W
Weight & dimensions8 differ
WidthDiffers	1060 mm	1450 mm
DepthDiffers	71.5 mm	185 mm
HeightDiffers	51 mm	60 mm
Soundbar weightDiffers	2.4 kg	5 kg
Subwoofer widthDiffers	45.2 cm	50 cm
Subwoofer depthDiffers	15.4 cm	18.1 cm
Subwoofer heightDiffers	33.5 cm	33.2 cm
Subwoofer weightDiffers	6.8 kg	10.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Receiver includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Cables includedKnown for one	Optical	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers	1115 mm	1510 mm
Package depthDiffers	206 mm	386 mm
Package heightDiffers	481 mm	341 mm
Package weightDiffers	11.5 kg	21.5 kg
Other features1 differ
Subwoofer driver diameter (imperial)Differs	17.8 cm (7")	20.3 cm (8")
Apple docking compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
ManualKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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